Question: Does intent matter when it comes to an anti-doping rule violation? Guidance: In World Anti-Doping Code, there is a principle that is known as the STRICT LIABILITY Principle- which means that the athlete is strictly liable or responsible for anything and everything found in his/her system. To establish an Anti-Doping Rule Violation (ADRV) for use or presence of a prohibited substance, it is not necessary to demonstrate intent, fault, negligence or knowing use on the athletes part. It is not a defense to an ADRV that, for instance, someone in your entourage or camp gave you a substance; or that a banned substance was not listed on a product label; or that a prohibited substance or method would not have improved your performance. If you use or try to use a prohibited substance or method, that is doping. The success or failure of the use or attempted use does not matter. It is considered doping. Please go ahead and post your questions and/or comments here.
Posted on: Tue, 13 Jan 2015 02:20:59 +0000
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